NBA Draft: Prospects To Watch In The NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16

Mar 22, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Jahlil Okafor (15) celebrates with Duke Blue Devils forward Justise Winslow (12) during the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

As the NCAA Tournament’s sweet 16 kicks off, here are a few NBA draft prospects to keep a close eye on

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There’s perhaps no more exciting weekend in all of sports than the NCAA Tournament‘s opening two rounds. However, it’s the second weekend that collegiate stars begin to become legends. From Carmelo Anthony to Dwyane Wade to Kemba Walker, a few of the most recent, the second weekend in the NCAA Tournament is where it all starts — or continues — for many college players that have their eyes set on making the jump to the Association.

And as the NCAA’s Sweet 16 kicks off, we compiled a quick look at some of the best prospects that will be taking part in this weekend’s festivities.

Here are a few names for the casual college fan, who is really an avid NBA fan, to keep an eye on leading up to the NBA draft.

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